How far is Chackbay, LA from New Orleans, LA?

The driving distance from Chackbay, LA to New Orleans, LA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.74 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.53 mi
70.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.53 mi
Kilometers
70.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.74 mi
Kilometers
102.58 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Chackbay
Tue, May 5, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chackbay
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive New Orleans
Tue, May 5, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chackbay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hahnville
LA

City in St.

From Chackbay
28.8 mi
00h 35m
To New Orleans
34.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chackbay and New Orleans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chackbay and New Orleans.

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana 20

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Louisiana 20

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 310 North: New Orleans

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2544 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Poydras Street, Superdome

    1368 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Claiborne Avenue

    1555 ft · 41 sec · South Claiborne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    1639 ft · 42 sec · Tulane Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulane Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chackbay and New Orleans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana 20
10.6 mi · 17%
I 10 East
10.3 mi · 16%
I 310 North
10.2 mi · 16%
Pontchartrain Expressway
4.03 mi · 6%
Tulane Avenue
0.31 mi
South Claiborne Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.6 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hahnville
00h 35m from Chackbay
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chackbay and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chackbay to New Orleans?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hahnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Chackbay and 34.9 miles from New Orleans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chackbay and Partly Sunny near New Orleans.

Stop Ideas Near Hahnville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hahnville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hahnville.

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

32 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

47 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

60 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

69 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chackbay and New Orleans. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.06 km).

Chackbay

#1 Chackbay

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,177
Coordinates29.8835400, -90.7973200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
New Orleans

#2 New Orleans

The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Population389,476
Coordinates29.9546500, -90.0750700
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 20 (-90.797413, 29.883874)
End: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507, 29.954633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.63 $10.41 $20.81
Diesel $5.42 $12.18 $24.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chackbay and New Orleans. The current time is 04:38:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.